Annotations for Preservation of Historic Architecture : The U.S. Government's Official Guidelines for Preserving Historic Homes

Baker & TaylorAn official U.S. government manual on the fine art of preserving and restoring historic buildings includes practical techniques and guidelines from leading experts in their respective fields on repairing old windows, preserving barns, repairing stucco, repointing mortar joints, cleaning historic masonry, maintaining adobe, and other topics. Original.

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From removing graffiti in Manhattan to rebuilding a hops barn in Oregon, the National Park Service-a part of the Department of the Interior-has faced just about every problem an old structure can encounter. Here for the first time is a collection of their hardwon know-how and official guidelines, written by the top experts in their respective fields of preservation.

There's even a chapter on repairing vintage signs. Each subject is treated with the utmost care and discusses the safest and most historically accurate repairs. Perhaps just as important as the valuable advice on how to undertake various projects, the guides also give invaluable advice on what not to do-based on years of preservation experience-that can save a homeowner thousands of dollars, hours, and perhaps a priceless piece of architecture. For the student or the professional restorer, THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE is the official government text on saving old buildings.

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The National Park Service's official advice on preserving and restoring historic buildings.